Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Preface
Chapter 1. Stuttering from the Psychosomatic Perspective
Chapter 2. Inspirations
Chapter 3. Research Done by the Author
Chapter 4. Systems Therapy of Stuttering
Literature
Reviews
“The book presents an inspiring concept of stuttering understood as a psychosomatic disorder which is a system of biopsychosocial relations. Relationships between communicative stress, muscle tension and changeability of stuttering are particularly intriguing. Comparison of early childhood stuttering and selective mutism leads to interesting conclusions, and so does presentation of the results of the author’s own research, unfamiliar to a Western reader. The book also offers a new concept of therapy of stuttering.” – Ewa Humeniuk, Professor, PhD, Medical University of Lublin, Poland
The problem of stuttering cannot be resolved without adopting a transdisciplinary approach, which is exemplified by Tarkowski’s systems idea of stuttering as a psychosomatic disorder. The Author attempts to explain changeability of the disorder with a constellation of physiological, linguistic, psychological and social factors. His concept and research results are inspiring and worth the attention of both theoreticians and pracititioners. – Viktor Lechta, PhD, Professor , Dr h.c., Slovakia
This new book is extreme lucid and very exciting exposition of knowledge accessible for all readers. It can be very useful source of knowledge for the professionals as well as for all people who manifest of stuttering. Psychosomatic approach in this field is very fruitful solution, because this way of analysis and research shows how effective in this matter can be systemic approach. The emotional, cognitive and social components are involved in process of diagnosis and therapy. It will be of course invaluable source of inspirations for all who are engaged in the interdisciplinary studies concerning such complicated communication difficulties. – Tadeusz Gałkowski , PhD, Professor, Head of Chair of Developmental Psychology and Education, University of Social Sciences and Humanities in Warsaw, Honorary President of the Polish Committee of Audiophonology, Poland
